Sefton Lane, Liverpool, L31 8AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L31 8AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	49.7%	-5.2%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	45.1%	50.3%	5.2%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.1%	30.9%	9.8%	37.9%	-7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	58.3%	50.8%	-7.5%	44.2%	6.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	7%	10.5%	3.5%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	12.7%	7%	-5.7%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.5%	50%	11.5%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	33.9%	30.3%	-3.6%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	18.3%	12.9%	-5.4%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	8.6%	3.7%	-4.9%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	3.1%	2.3%	1.2%	1.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32%	18.5%	-13.5%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	7.1%	-3.4%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	12.2%	-0.1%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	7.5%	2.7%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	17.7%	7.2%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	27.6%	33.1%	5.5%	33.8%	-0.7%
Other	2.2%	3.9%	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.6%	97.6%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.2%	96.2%	-3.0%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0%	2.7%	2.7%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	96.9%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.1%	37.2%	-14.1%
Christian	69.7%	46.2%	23.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Sefton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sefton Lane was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sefton Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux and the 448th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in L31 8AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sefton Lane are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sefton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sefton Lane, Liverpool, L31 8AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for L31 8AF

Average Price
£249,495

Semi-Detached
£249,495

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sefton Lane

Average Price
£329,985

Semi-Detached
£330,885

Terraced
£272,691

Detached
£426,627

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£194,750

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sefton LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Sefton Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-06-07	£248,335
82 Sefton Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,200	2002-04-23	£303,167

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L31 8AF

Employment

L31 8AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in L31 8AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	89
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	13
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW	3out of 4	1,141 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Park Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW	3out of 4	1,181 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Dennett Close , Maghull L31 5PD	3out of 4	1,264 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	3out of 4	1,357 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hudson Primary School Moorhey Road , Maghull L31 5LE	3out of 4	1,704 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW	2out of 4	675 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	3out of 4	1,382 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ	2out of 4	1,445 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL	3out of 4	3,780 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB	3out of 4	4,027 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY	3out of 4	3,383 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG	3out of 4	3,391 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ	3out of 4	3,581 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB	4out of 4	3,999 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE	- not rated	4,572 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kidzcafe	Unit 5, Cheshire Lines, 100 Sefton Lane	333 yd
Fun Factor	Maghull Leisure Centre, Sefton Lane	350 yd
Rosies Restaurant	Sefton Meadows Garden Centre, Sefton Lane	435 yd
The Beeches - Parkhaven Trust	Liverpool Road South	519 yd
Silver Star Chinese Restaurant	93 Liverpool Road South	790 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Lion Club	326 Liverpool Road South	806 yd
Meadows Hotel	89a Liverpool Road South	820 yd
Bar Du Fay	96B Liverpool Road South	870 yd
Maghull Town Hall	Town Hall, Hall Lane	884 yd
Neptune Beerhouse	23-27 Liverpool Road North	977 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gui Garden	99 Liverpool Road South	779 yd
May Bo	106 Liverpool Road South	870 yd
Little Italy	7 Liverpool Road North	960 yd
Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd	8 Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North	1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Active Soccer Sports Centre SEFTON LANE	artificial grass pitch	281 yd
Parkhaven Trust COX HOME COX HOME LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches	307 yd
Cheshire Lines Health Club (Closed) Sefton Lane	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	436 yd
Maghull High School ORMONDE DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	539 yd
King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Liverpool Road South	grass pitches	826 yd
Meadows Leisure Centre HALL LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	872 yd
St. Andrew'S Maghull Ce Primary School DEYES LANE	grass pitches	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of L31 8AF